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Automotive Lifestyle
VINTAGE: Shelby’s 50th At Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale auction marks the half century of Shelby American and offers five consecutive-model-year cars for sale.
A rare "barn-find" 1965 Shelby GT350 remains in original condition with just 44,000 on the odometer. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson)
Barrett-Jackson will pay homage to Shelby American’s 50th Anniversary during the Scottsdale auction Jan. 15-22 with the sale of five superb Shelby cars that represent each year from 1965-1969, one of them a rare “barn find.”
“These cars represent a tremendous – and tremendously collectible – era,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Carroll Shelby has long been part of the Barrett-Jackson family, and this year, in honor of Shelby American’s 50th Anniversary, the cars that will cross our auction block are particularly spectacular.”
Among the headlining Shelbys is a 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263.1) that is a remarkable barn find kept by its original owner for more than 44 years until it was sold in 2009. It has a matching numbers engine and drivetrain with 44,000 original miles, and original paint and interior. The engine and transmission have been freshened and the car is very drivable.
“With each passing year, these barn-finds become increasingly rare,” said Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis. “We are honored to present this tremendous Shelby and many others. These vehicles represent a defining time for an American Legend and proudly, a man we call a friend.”
Shelby American president John Luft said, “The 2012 50th anniversary celebration will be an exciting year for the Shelby brand. We’re proud to team up with Barrett-Jackson once again to celebrate this historic milestone in automotive history. We will pull the silk back on the new limited edition Shelby 50th Anniversary vehicles for enthusiasts to see right here at Barrett-Jackson.”
From 1966 comes a freshly restored GT 350H with matching numbers (Lot #1262.2). This car is a stunning example with a complete rotisserie restoration, beautiful Dark Ivy Green paint with gold competition GT350H stripes, and Hertz Magnum 500 wheels with period-correct Goodyear Blue Streak tires. This car has been meticulously restored to its classic Shelby heritage.
Representing 1967 is #2545, a Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263) featuring a Dark Moss Green exterior and black interior. This special vehicle was a special order, very highly optioned car with air conditioning, Magstars and California emissions, and it is one of one with option combination. It’s undergone professional restoration and boasts SAAC Concours Gold.
From the Ron Pratte Collection is a rare 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible (Lot #1016.2). This jewel is one of only 153 428cid with 4-speed Shelby GT500 convertibles built in 1968, and it underwent a complete rotisserie restoration and was fully documented by Marti Report.
A rare, mostly original and documented, 1969 Shelby GT500 with matching-numbers driveline will also be rolling across the Barrett-Jackson auction block (Lot #1257.2). This particular model is one of only 1,534 1969/1970 GT500 Fastbacks and boasts an original R Code 428/335hp Cobra Jet with 3.50 Traction-Lok and close-ratio 4-speed. Per the Shelby American World Registry, the car was used as a DST show car as well as a Goodyear photo car at Ford’s expense. The Shelby was ordered with special paint code F5, Gulfstream Aqua, with a black interior. Elite Marti report is included.
The 41st annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction runs from Jan. 15 through 22, with nearly 40 hours of live coverage on SPEED. For more information, see www.barrett-jackson.com.
“These cars represent a tremendous – and tremendously collectible – era,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Carroll Shelby has long been part of the Barrett-Jackson family, and this year, in honor of Shelby American’s 50th Anniversary, the cars that will cross our auction block are particularly spectacular.”
Among the headlining Shelbys is a 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263.1) that is a remarkable barn find kept by its original owner for more than 44 years until it was sold in 2009. It has a matching numbers engine and drivetrain with 44,000 original miles, and original paint and interior. The engine and transmission have been freshened and the car is very drivable.
“With each passing year, these barn-finds become increasingly rare,” said Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis. “We are honored to present this tremendous Shelby and many others. These vehicles represent a defining time for an American Legend and proudly, a man we call a friend.”
Shelby American president John Luft said, “The 2012 50th anniversary celebration will be an exciting year for the Shelby brand. We’re proud to team up with Barrett-Jackson once again to celebrate this historic milestone in automotive history. We will pull the silk back on the new limited edition Shelby 50th Anniversary vehicles for enthusiasts to see right here at Barrett-Jackson.”
From 1966 comes a freshly restored GT 350H with matching numbers (Lot #1262.2). This car is a stunning example with a complete rotisserie restoration, beautiful Dark Ivy Green paint with gold competition GT350H stripes, and Hertz Magnum 500 wheels with period-correct Goodyear Blue Streak tires. This car has been meticulously restored to its classic Shelby heritage.
Representing 1967 is #2545, a Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1263) featuring a Dark Moss Green exterior and black interior. This special vehicle was a special order, very highly optioned car with air conditioning, Magstars and California emissions, and it is one of one with option combination. It’s undergone professional restoration and boasts SAAC Concours Gold.
From the Ron Pratte Collection is a rare 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible (Lot #1016.2). This jewel is one of only 153 428cid with 4-speed Shelby GT500 convertibles built in 1968, and it underwent a complete rotisserie restoration and was fully documented by Marti Report.
A rare, mostly original and documented, 1969 Shelby GT500 with matching-numbers driveline will also be rolling across the Barrett-Jackson auction block (Lot #1257.2). This particular model is one of only 1,534 1969/1970 GT500 Fastbacks and boasts an original R Code 428/335hp Cobra Jet with 3.50 Traction-Lok and close-ratio 4-speed. Per the Shelby American World Registry, the car was used as a DST show car as well as a Goodyear photo car at Ford’s expense. The Shelby was ordered with special paint code F5, Gulfstream Aqua, with a black interior. Elite Marti report is included.
The 41st annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction runs from Jan. 15 through 22, with nearly 40 hours of live coverage on SPEED. For more information, see www.barrett-jackson.com.
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